By Orrin Woodward It was another late-night reading session and as my eyes scanned the pages searching for another nugget to improve as a person and leader I read, “Leadership is character in motion.” I stopped reading grabbed my red marker and underlined this quote. I began to ponder the truth of this simple statement overflowing with … [Read more...]
Sunday Poem: Variation On a Theme by Rilke by Denise Levertov
December 26, 2010 by Leave a Comment
Explore the Sunday Poem archives here. Variation On a Theme by Rilke Denise Levertov A certain day became a presence to me; there it was, confronting me--a sky, air, light: a being. And before it started to descend from the height of noon, it leaned over and struck my shoulder as if with the flat of a sword, granting me honor and a … [Read more...]
The Power of Reality Statements
December 24, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio The fruit of any tree comes from the root. What is at the “root” of your “tree,” or in other words, what occurs consistently in your inner world that determines your outer world? What are your inner conversations? Are they empowering? Are they loving? Are they forgiving? Do they lead you to the greatest and highest … [Read more...]
Free Download: Reweaving the Fabric of Freedom
December 21, 2010 by Leave a Comment
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.” -Margaret Mead We've been working hard to produce our latest white paper, "Reweaving the Fabric of Freedom: Finding Your Path in a Comprehensive Plan to Revitalize America." Click Here to Download the White Paper … [Read more...]
The American Order
December 15, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Shanon Brooks America is in crisis. Some people are immune to the sound of that drum, hearing only a Chicken Little cry of “the sky is falling.” More, however, are beginning to sense that something really is wrong and want to solve our problems. Without fail, in every lecture and class I give, the question always comes up: “OK, … [Read more...]
Habits and Leadership Success
December 14, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Orrin Woodward I once read a quote that struck me as a key principle for personal growth: “Bad habits are easy to learn, but hard to live with and good habits are hard to learn, but easy to live with.” Think through this principle in your personal life. No one ever has to announce to the world that they are going off their diet and … [Read more...]
Give Them Something to Shout About
December 13, 2010 by 1 Comment
By Chris Brady There is a comfortable, easy lifestyle available to anyone who wants it. You can have peace and even affluence, if you wish. You can pass through your days without anyone bothering you too awful much, and can slip through the pages of history without so much as an enemy. What is this lifestyle, you say? It's the life … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Transcend Discontentment
December 10, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D'Annunzio Yesterday I spoke of the benevolent power of discontentment. The following is a six-part formula that will allow you to transcend any discontentment or pain: Be aware. Be humble. Be grateful. Recognize the message. Ask what the lesson is. While you’re waiting for the lesson, rewrite the most powerful story … [Read more...]
The Benevolent Power of Discontentment
December 9, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Steve D’Annunzio You’ve probably heard or even asked the question, “If God is so loving, then why does He allow bad things to happen to good people?” What if you learned that the events, emotions, and circumstances that we label as bad are one of the greatest gifts from God? How would that change your perspective and what difference would … [Read more...]
Six Counterintuitive Ways For Entrepreneurs to Trump a Tough Economy
December 8, 2010 by Leave a Comment
By Garrett Gunderson Hard economic times provide excellent strategic opportunities for entrepreneurs who are willing to buck conventional wisdom. Here are a few ways to do that. 1. Raise Salaries When so many employers are reducing their workforces and cutting salaries, step up by showing your employees how much you value Human Capital … [Read more...]
